Theatre MSU is teaming up with Blackfriars Drama Society once again to bring the second completely student-run production of the semester to Mississippi State University s campus.
Dominique Morisseau s Pipeline is set to play on Feb. 26, 27 and 28, concluding MSU s events in recognition of Black History Month. The story provides an intimate perspective of the inequalities in the American education system, the emotional conflicts of underprivileged minority students and the relational struggles between a mother and her wronged son.
Donovan Andrade, a senior double majoring in communication and kinesiology, is the director of the show. Following the production of Janet Langhart Cohen s Anne and Emmett, Andrade hoped to follow the theme of exposing social injustice but from a different perspective.
Theatre MSU and Blackfriars Drama Society teamed up to give students the opportunity to produce shows completely on their own.
Due to a major turnover of staff in Mississippi State University s theatre department, the theatre faculty has given students the opportunity to present ideas for productions throughout the semester which students will have the chance to design, direct and execute entirely on their own.
Thomas McBride, a junior majoring in accounting and communication, was one of the first students given the opportunity to independently select and direct a play. McBride selected John Logan s Red, and the show took place in the McComas Theatre from Jan. 28 through Jan. 30.